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Conditions at Playa Valor in July
July: The Most Southwest Swell of the Year
July is the peak of the southwest swell direction signal: SSW swell reaches 76.3%, SW swell 9.7% and S swell 12.7%. The average period remains high at 14.2s, so the swell trains carry real length and power - but the average height is still only 1ft (0.3m). This is the frustrating signature of a small southwest-facing pocket: direction perfect, size absent. The wind picture is no better: offshore flow is down to 8.6%, while onshore southwest winds total 35.3%. Rain is a bit lower than in May and June at 4.06mm/day, and water temperature stays at 29.3°C. Ideal surf conditions are essentially 0%. This is a high-period, low-energy month that serves best as a reminder to wait for the winter months.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Valor in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Valor during July. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Playa Valor for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Valor for July. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Playa Valor.